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	Bhutan, The Land of Serenity  •  Matthieu Ricard CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  2009 •  HARD COVER  • 232 PAGES • NEW Ricard, a Buddhist monk, photographer -- and French interpreter for the Dalai Lama -- draws on his time in Bhutan over the last 25 years for this intimate portrait. With illuminating chapters on the remarkable Khyentse Rinpoche, sacred art, architecture, dancing monks and ceremonies. Dedicated to Her Majesty the Queen Mother of Bhutan, Ashe Kesang Choeden Wangchuck and published in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Khyentse Rinpoche, Ricard's mentor. (BHU34, $45.00)
	So Close to Heaven, The Vanishing Buddhist Kingdoms of the Himalayas  •  Barbara Crossette TRAVEL NARRATIVE •  1996 •  PAPER  • 297 PAGES • FAVORITE A "New York Times" Asia correspondent writes of Bhutan and neighboring kingdoms of Ladakh and Sikkim in the Himalayas, strongholds of Tantric Buddhism in an increasingly homogenized world. It's part travelogue and part history -- a personal portrait of the region. (NPL04, $16.00)
	Odyssey Guide Bhutan  •  Francoise Pommaret GUIDEBOOK •  2009 •  PAPER  • 326 PAGES An authoritative overview of the kingdom, enhanced by color photographs, well chosen literary excerpts and many maps, this guide by Bhutan expert and ethnographer Pommaret is exceptionally good. With a general introduction to the history, geography, economy, flora and fauna, festivals and the arts. (BHU03, $23.95)
	Bhutan, A Trekker's Guide  •  Bart Jordans GUIDEBOOK •  2008 •  FLEXI-BOUND  • 332 PAGES A compact, practical guide to 27 treks and walks throughout the Himalayan kingdom with color photographs and detailed sketch maps throughout. An experienced guide, Jordans includes an overview of the history and culture of Bhutan along with practical information. The bulk of the book is devoted to day-by-day route descriptions, including the 24-day Snowman/Lunana trek and treks in the Gankar Punsum valley. (BHU23, $24.95)
	Bhutan Map  •   ITMB 2008 •  MAP A double-sided traveler's map of Bhutan at an excellent scale of 1:380,000. With insets of Paro and Thimphu, trekking routes, key monasteries and visitor attractions, index and notes. One Side. 25x38 inches. (BHU06, $12.95)

	Lonely Planet Bhutan  •   Lonely Planet   • GUIDEBOOK  •  A compact travel guide to Bhutan with a good overview of culture, history and nature, sketch maps, a section of color photographs and plenty of practical detail on sightseeing and treks. (BHU11, $24.99)
	Bhutan, Land of the Thunder Dragon  •  John Berthold   • CULTURAL PORTRAIT  •  A striking portfolio of color photographs of the people, villages, annual religious festivals, landscapes and Buddhist traditions of Bhutan. (BHU21, $29.95)
	Material World  •  Paul Kennedy  •  Charles C. Mann  •  Peter Menzel   • CULTURAL PORTRAIT  •  An inspired idea, this book documents 30 families around the world with all their possessions arrayed around them. (GEN02, $25.00)
	The Blessings of Bhutan  •  Russ and Blyth Carpenter   • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE  •  Head-over-heels in love with Bhutan, the Carpenters introduce their adopted home, its people, customs, religion and history. (BHU16, $26.99)
	The Life and Revelations of Pema Lingpa  •  Sarah Harding   • RELIGION  •  A translation of the stories, meditations and discussions of Pema Lingpa (1450-1521), an important figure in Bhutanese religious history. (BHU24, $14.95)
	The Raven Crown  •  Michael Aris   • HISTORY  •  Aris chronicles the rise of the Wangchuk dynasty in this beautifully illustrated history of the kingdom and its 20th-century monarchy, featuring 106 rare photographs. (BHU02, $60.00)
	The Tibetan Book of the Dead  •  Graham Coleman  •  Gyurme Dorje   • RELIGION  •  The first complete English translation of an indispensable work on Tibetan religious beliefs. (TBT88, $21.00)
	Turning the Mind Into an Ally  •  Sakyong Mipham   • RELIGION  •  A guide to meditation and practical introduction to teachings of the Shambhala Buddhist community, which has strong ties to Bhutan. (BHU25, $15.00)
	Beyond the Sky and the Earth  •  Jamie Zeppa   • TRAVEL NARRATIVE  •  Zeppa's memoir of her time as teacher in a remote village shows her growing love and commitment to the people and culture. (BHU08, $16.00)
	Seeing with the Third Eye  •  T. Sangay Wangchuk   • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR • COMING IN MAY  •  Wangchuk recalls with warmth and earthy detail the daily rhythms, festivals and traditional ways of life in rural Bhutan in this affectionate tribute to his grandmother, a superb overview of Bhutanese beliefs and culture. (BHU29, $16.00)
	Treasures of the Thunder Dragon, A Portrait of Bhutan  •  Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck   • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR • HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE  •  Her majesty Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck's vivid portrait of Bhutan, its history and folkore, villages, palaces and monasteries. (BHU28, $19.95)
	The Circle of Karma, A Novel  •  Kunzang Choden   • LITERATURE  •  The first novel by a Bhutanese woman, this lyrical coming-of-age story explores the rituals of daily life in Bhutan. When Tsomo's mother suddenly dies, the young girl must travel alone across Bhutan and into India. (BHU26, $14.00)
	Travellers and Magicians  •  Khyentse Norbu   • LITERATURE  •  The first feature shot on location in Bhutan, this film, directed by a respected lama, follows a young official on his odyssey across the country. Along the way he is joined by a mischievous monk, an elderly peddler and an old man with his daughter. (BHU22, $29.99)
	Birds of Bhutan  •  Carol Inskipp  •  Tim Inskipp  •  Richard Grimmett   • FIELD GUIDE  •  A specialized field guide to 500 species of birds in Bhutan, featuring 70 stunning color plates along with good local information on habitats, birdwatching and conservation. (BHU12, $45.00)
	Photographic Guide to Birds of the Himalayas  •  B. Grewal   • FIELD GUIDE  •  A pocket guide to 250 birds found from the foothills up to high elevations ranging from the Hindu Kush and Kashmir to Arunachal Pradesh in the Eastern Himalayas. With brief descriptive information, maps and 260 full-color illustrations. (HML31, $15.95)

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